I had the EoT one the other day-- it can be a little funky-- but it's one of those teas that I just go back to because I like the aged taste some days. It brews a bit darker than what you've got there-- not as orange. I'll have to try the other version.

Tonight, as every night for the past couple of weeks, it's the 2007 White Dragon Lao Cha Tou from YS. I may very well be drinking leftover floor sweepings, but when they taste like this, I say bring on the floor sweepings!

saxon75 wrote:Tonight, as every night for the past couple of weeks, it's the 2007 White Dragon Lao Cha Tou from YS. I may very well be drinking leftover floor sweepings, but when they taste like this, I say bring on the floor sweepings!

Guangzhou-stored '01 7542. Nice--lost a lot of its bitterness, even brewed nice and hot (just below boiling). It still has the floral bouquet my '05 has and the caramel-like sweetness, but milder and smoother. I hope my '05 tastes this good in a few years!

Had this with Colleagues at work this morning. I don't know, may be my taste has changed or it's going through an awkward phase or I didn't know it never been that good before or it's gone stale. Too many variables and I can't pin it down, it's falling out favour with me, but my colleagues enjoyed it. I find it is still very bitter on the verge of acceptable. When it first came out, it is not very drinkable, then it became sweet and tasty in 2011 but now it almost tastes like staled geen tea to me.

A nibble at a cake that i have bought back in 2001 or 2002 for looong term storage. It has been a year or so since my last nibble. Only thing i remember is that it's high quality leaves from 2000. It has been aging since then here in Bangkok.It's a dream in all departments - flavor, aroma, and the qi is very powerful, warm almost vibrating sensations, and calming the mind.

Yunnan Sourcing 2012 Jia Bu (Ancient Arbor) :- This is the first session I've had since it arrived last year hot off the press . It has a pungent character .There are a few floral , fruit , buttery , and vegetal notes , plus a touch of dark straw and leather in the aroma and flavour profiles - but all seem to be rather subdued and quiet just at the moment . The best part is the mouth feel , which is thick , powerful , and vibrant in the mouth and throat . It has a firm , thick , astringent back bone . The cooling sensations in the mouth lasted long after the session had ended . The qi is very clean , focusing and energising . It is currently priced at 86 USD per 250 gram cake ( I paid 75 USD last year ) ! Is it worth it ? I guess time will tell . Although not terribly interesting to drink now , it certainly seems to have the substance and power for future development .

Pu two ways thanks to small Taiwan label Chen Yuan Hao. 06 nannuo vs 07 guafengzhai. Classic, complex attack from the nannuo. Starts with bitter and your leather/tabacco or whatever you flavor heads are into these days, ends with spiced sweet water. Well over 20 infusions now. Cha qi is constant and introspective, a few flashes of "wee" thrown in for good measure.

Guafengzhai much more subtle in the mouth, like lucious spring water slipping easily down. It does have some good flavors, but not a classic GFZ, and soft. Love the thick feeling though. Cha qi goes straight up and out, leaving clarity.

Both selections courtesy of Origin Tea. I will be keeping an eye on this maker!